Why is it important for Christians to understand grace and mercy?
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Understanding grace and mercy is crucial for Christians as it shapes their relationship with God and their assurance of salvation.
Grace and mercy are central themes in the gospel that define the believer's experience of God's love. Grace refers to God giving us what we do not deserve, while mercy is the refraining from giving us what we do deserve—judgment for our sins. As articulated in the sermon, mercy and grace work together in salvation; as Paul writes in Titus 3:5, 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.' Recognizing this helps Christians understand that their standing before God cannot be earned or lost based on their performance but is secured in Christ. This assurance fosters a deeper trust in God and motivates believers to live in gratitude and worship.
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